Drug driver arrested under influence of cocaine
A drug driver was arrested under the influence of cocaine in the Winwick area of Warrington over the weekend.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
“Groundhog Day” as Lymm blown away by second-half blitz
LYMM welcomed Fylde to Beechwood, who were looking for revenge following the last minute defeat, courtesy of a Tom Shard drop goal, in the early season encounter but experienced a “Groundhog Day” as they went down 28-50.
Firefighters tackle accidental fire in a roof space
FOUR firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled a fire in a roof space at a property in Bewsey, Warrington, which is believed to have been started accidentally.
Celebrating 10 years of the “life-changing” Warrington Park Run
VIDEO: More than 600 runners of allages and abilities turned out at Victoria Park to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the “life changing” Warrington Parkrun.
Rylands left shaking heads after surrendering two goal lead
LAST Saturday Warrington Rylands were celebrating coming from 2 goals behind to snatch a draw at Workington this week they are shaking their heads trying to work out how they surrendered a 2 goal lead allowing Basford United to claim an unlikely point.
Up to 12 weeks of road closures set to start on main route between Croft and Culcheth
UP to 12 weeks of road works are set to start on the main route between Croft and Culcheth, this Monday, January 29.
Mayor calls for people to unite against hate on National Holocaust Memorial Day
THE Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Steve Wright, is urging everyone to stand together against hatred on Holocaust Memorial Day, today, Saturday, January 27.
Rixton man who drove wrong way down M62 one of 1,650 arrests in 2023
A Rixton man who drove the wrong way down the M62 was one of Cheshire Constabulary’s Roads and Crime Unit’s 1,650 arrests during a successful year of policing the county’s roads in 2023.
Fire crew called out to telephone box blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a blaze in a telephone box in Warrington town centre on Friday evening.
Up to six weeks of road closures confirmed on A57 Sankey Way for resurfacing works
UP to six weeks of evening road closures have been confirmed on the A57 Sankey Way (Westbound) starting next month (February) to allow carriageway resurfacing works.